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Austin police seek public’s help in aggravated robbery case

APD is seeking the public’s assistance in an Aggravated Robbery that occurred on Sunday, June 26, 2016, in the 9400 block of Parkfield Drive around 3:45 a.m. The victim accepted a ride from the suspect to get some cigarettes at the store. After leaving the store the suspect took the victim to another location where he parkedhis vehicle and began to take the victim’s property. The suspect and victim struggled over the items and then the suspect stabbed the victim. The victim was able to get away from the scene.

The suspect can be seen in surveillance photos below. Case number 16-1791225.

Police say the man seen in this surveillance photo is a suspect in an aggravated robbery case. Image provided by Austin Police Department

Police say the man seen in this surveillance photo is a suspect in an aggravated robbery case. Image provided by Austin Police Department.

The APD Robbery Unit is asking anyone with information regarding this incident to call the Robbery Unit Tip Line at 512-974-5092 or Crime Stoppers at 512-472-TIPS or text “Tip 103” + your message to CRIMES. You can also submit tips by downloading APD’s mobile app, Austin PD, for free on iPhone and Android.